(A) A verified application for a dance license shall be filed with the city and shall specify the names and addresses of the person, persons, committee or organization that is to hold the dance, time and place thereof, area of the dance floor, estimated number of dance patrons and such other information as the city may reasonably request.
(B) All applications shall be accompanied by an affidavit that the applicant has not been convicted of a felony, gross misdemeanor or violation of any public dance laws within the past five years. No license shall be issued to any person who has been so convicted.
(C) No license shall be granted by the Council for any place having so-called “private apartments” or “private rooms” furnished or used for any purposes other than a legitimate business purpose which adjoins the dancing place, or which may be reached by stairs, elevators or passageways leading from the dancing place. Nor shall a license be granted for any place which is not properly ventilated and equipped with necessary toilets, washrooms and lighting facilities.
(D) Applicants shall be referred to the chief law enforcement official for investigation prior to being acted upon by the Council.
(E) The application shall require a detailed explanation of any security measures to be provided by the applicant. If recommended by the chief law enforcement official, the Council may require the law enforcement officials to provide security based on the facility in which the dance is located, the anticipated number of dance patrons, the availability of alcoholic beverages or other factors the Council deems pertinent. The total cost of law enforcement security must be paid by the applicant and the Council may require an advance deposit or a corporate surety bond guaranteeing payment.
(F) The dance license shall be posted in the public dancing place and shall state the name of the licensee, the amount paid therefor and the time and place licensed. The license shall also state that the licensee is responsible for the manner of conducting the dance.
(Prior Code, § 6.21) (Ord. 84, Third Series, effective 5-3-1990)